Japan cruises

Japan One-Way via Matsuyama, Hofu & Busan (Best Balance)

⚓ Matsuyama · Hofu · Busan · Oki · Miyazu · Toyama · Niigata · Akita · Hakodate · Oarai · Tokyo · Toba

Balanced itinerary with more sea time than port-packed variants. Covers Japan and South Korea.

Osaka Japan 12 ports 1 sea day

Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $1,144/night. with most departures landing in the $1,024-$1,384/night band. across 1 tracked sailings.

Typical price

$1,144/night

$16,014 total

Normal range

$1,024-$1,384/night

$14,339-$19,372 total

Lowest recent fare

Building history

$23,074 total

Comparison set

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April 2029
Cheapest
Median price/night
$1,655
1 sailing
Upcoming departures
45% above itinerary median
1 priced departures tracked

Route overview

How this route is built

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12 port calls · 1 sea days · 2 countries

12 port calls across Japan, South Korea

  1. 1

    Embark in Osaka

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Matsuyama

    Japan · Japan

  3. 3

    Hofu

    Japan · Japan

  4. 4

    Busan

    South Korea · East Asia

  5. 5

    Oki

    Japan · Japan

  6. 6

    Miyazu

    Japan · Japan

  7. 7

    Toyama

    Japan · Japan

  8. 8

    Niigata

    Japan · Japan

  9. 9

    Akita

    Japan · Japan

  10. 10

    Hakodate

    Japan · Japan

  11. 11

    Oarai

    Japan · Japan

  12. 12

    Tokyo

    Japan · Japan

  13. 13

    Toba

    Japan · Japan

  14. 14

    Disembark in Osaka

    Disembarkation ports can vary by sailing

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FAQ

What’s the best month to sail this itinerary?

It depends on weather and crowd levels. Use the sailing list to compare dates and prioritize port days with comfortable conditions.

Are these sailings all the same route?

They can be close but not identical. Look for differences in port order, arrival times, and sea day placement.

How should I choose between two similar sailings?

Compare: (1) ship, (2) port day timing, (3) number of sea days, (4) price vs cabin value, and (5) flight convenience.